Year: 2012
Protesters taunt Nigerian troops over bloody market attack
Crowds of protesters took to the streets of the Nigerian city of Potiskum Monday over a deadly market attack last…
NPAN Decries Boko Haram Attacks
The Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN, has condemned attacks by Boko Haram on media houses across the country and…
Smartphones now indispensable, reveals US study
A study released Monday shows people using their mobile devices increasingly to settle a dispute, coordinate a meeting, find a…
I Am A Rapist, Man Tells Judge, Referred To Mental Hospital
A Lagos court judge has ordered that a man who admitted that he was a rapist should be taken to…
Trailers Kill Over 5,000 Yearly —FRSC
The Corps Marshal and the Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Osita Chidoke, has revealed that…
‘How We’ll Address Housing Deficit In Lagos’
The Lagos State Government says it plans to address housing deficit in Lagos through the Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme,…
LASEMA Procures N25m Search, Rescue Tools
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has procured modern urban search and rescue equipment worth over N25 million to…
Open Letter To Inspector General Of Police
Dear IGP, I refer to the recent inspection visit to the Police Academy construction site by the Minister of Police…
Rashidi Yekini: Sad Exit Of Goal King
Nigeria’s sports circle, especially the football fraternity, was last Friday thrown into mourning with the shocking news of the demise…
Yekini: Minister Blasts NFF Over Neglect Of Sports Greats
Former Minister of Sports, Damishi Sango, has taken a swipe on the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for neglecting the footballers,…
Olympics: Sun Exposes Lapses
A newspaper embarrassed the organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games on Sunday by disclosing that it had smuggled a fake…
Toure Eyes EPL Title
Yaya Toure hit a double for title-chasing Manchester City, then roared: “We’ve got one hand on the trophy.” The midfield…
Golf: Mcllroy Reclaims Number 1 Spot
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy reclaimed golf’s world number-one ranking on Sunday despite falling to Rickie Fowler in a playoff at…
Federer: I’m Back And Better
In fine fettle after a month-long rest, Roger Federer is ready to get his clay season underway and continue his…
Knicks Record 13th Play-Off Defeat
The New York Knicks set an NBA record at the weekend with their 13th straight play-off loss when they dropped…
NBA: Kidd Bags Sportsmanship Award
Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks is the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the 2011-12 NBA Sportsmanship…
Customs Not scared Of Dodan Warriors
Despite the seemingly invicibility of Dodan Warriors Basketball Club of Lagos in this year’s DSTV-sponsored Nigeria Basketball League, that have…
Adopt-A Talent Programme: Coaches Explain Seminar’s Benefit
Some of the coaches from Adopt A Talent sports Programme who attended one day seminar held last Friday have commended…
Lagos To Host Successful Ibile 2012
Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Enitan Oshodi has reiterated government’s commitment to host a successful Lagos State Sports…
Cricket: We Had A Fulfilled Season —Barnaby
Vice Chairman of Lagos State Cricket Association, Ephraim Barnaby has described the just concluded season as a fulfilled one for…
Campos A Footballing Maverick
If there’s one thing the world of football loves it’s a maverick: a game changer who alters the way people…
‘Married But Living Single Is A Film For All Ages’
Mr. Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (KAP), principal partner of Indelible Mark Media, producers of a new film titled Married but Living…
AGN Presidency: Facts Behind Segun Arinze’s Resignation
Following the show of shame that marred the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) election in Benin, Edo State penultimate weekend,…
Kidnappers Place N50m Ransom On Lecturer
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N60 million to free a university lecturer, Dr. Mrs. Rukayat Olusola Otulana who was…
Driver Murdered For Ritual
Homicide detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, have arrested a bar operator in Ibeju-Lekki axis…
Court Orders Arrest Of Ex-Butchers’ Chairman
A warrant of arrest has been issued by Justice Olatoregun Isola of the Lagos Federal High Court against the Lagos…
Commissioner Warns School Heads Over Extortion
The Commissioner for Education in Abia, Dr. Monica Philips, has warned that school heads, who collect more than N500 as…
Rangers win Enugu Fed cup
The Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday emerged champions of the 2012 Enugu State Federation Cup. Rangers defeated their…
Nigeria: 4 Boko Haram members killed in shootout
Soldiers in the northern Nigerian city of Kano killed four suspected members of Boko Haram Islamist sect in a raid…
Juventus are Champions Again
Juventus have won Italy’s Serie A title for the 28th time following a 2-0 win at Cagliari as nearest rivals…